Eurasian pygmy owl
A small owl species (Glaucidium passerinum) found in Eurasia. The Japanese name literally means 'sparrow owl'.
The northern hawk-owl is a rare winter bird in Japan.
Standard kanji spelling for this bird name.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or for clarity.
Compound of 雀 (すずめ, 'sparrow') and 梟 (ふくろう, 'owl'), referring to its small size.